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Interfaith and Nature-Based

Oct 22
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Autumn’s Glory Religious Wedding

By Handfastings, Interfaith and Nature-Based
The Bride and Groom were raised Catholic but were no longer practicing. They wanted a ceremony that would reflect their families’ beliefs while feeling special to them. The couple shared their personal vows during a first look and made somewhat customized “standard” vows within the included handfasting ceremony. Trees in autumn colors were a lovely backdrop in the outdoor venue.…
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Feb 17
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Interfaith Ceremony with a Nature Theme

By Interfaith and Nature-Based
This couple has Christian and Jewish backgrounds but are now members of a Unitarian Universalist congregation and have been exploring Buddhism. They wanted to make all their guests comfortable with the ceremony but to acknowledge their beliefs and their concern for the environment. Nature is the unifying theme for the songs and readings included in this twist on a traditional…
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Nov 18
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Earthy Religious Ceremony with Handfasting

By Interfaith and Nature-Based
This ceremony, held in a park, honored the couple’s Protestant and Catholic upbringings with their deep connection to nature. The couple included several family members in their Christian ceremony that included a handfasting. Ceremony Script Private Purification Ceremony  12:45pm As guests are arriving, Bride, Groom, Maid of Honor and Best Man gather in park pavilion with officiant to sign marriage…
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